Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Universities want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this increasing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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